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Construction Inspector - VA

1/3/2026

Construction Inspectors perform field inspections of construction and maintenance projects, documenting tests on various materials. They also maintain daily reports and participate in meetings related to project progress.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Wallace Montgomery is a multi-disciplined engineering firm serving clients in the Mid-Atlantic Region for 50 years. Comprised of Professional Engineers, Planners, Environmental Scientists, Surveyors, Technicians, Construction Inspectors and Support Personnel, our company has a diverse portfolio of projects involving highways, bridges, interchanges, transit facilities, water resources, environmental enhancements, water mains, sewer mains, electrical conduits and more. Our mission is to provide quality planning and engineering solutions that meet the needs of our clients and help build sustainable, resilient projects within our communities. Our goals are to make our clients and their constituents more successful through the planning, design and construction of important infrastructure.
About the Role

Job Details

Job Location: Virginia Office - Fairfax, VA 22031

Summary

Construction Inspectors inspect, observe, and document construction and maintenance projects; performing tests on soils and materials. Work is performed under the supervision of a Project Engineer. In most cases, an Inspectors day to day direct supervisor may be a clients direct employee. Construction Inspectors have many categories that range from an entry level inspector to a senior inspector. All Inspectors are required to travel and be available to work in any part of the State, subject to change of assignments, as work requires. We work when the contractor works. Inspectors are required to have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Inspectors must also be able to work night shift when required.

 

Essential Functions: include the following.

  1. Performs field inspections of construction and maintenance projects and of existing roadways, structures and facilities.
  2. Conducts and/or observe and document test on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, bituminous products, metal products and industrial coatings.
  3. Responds to data requests.
  4. Participated in traffic control activities.
  5. Other duties as assigned.
  6. Obtain the following VDOT Certifications
    1. Soil and Aggregate Compaction
    2. Asphalt Field Level I & II
    3. Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field
    4. Pavement Marking
    5. Slurry Surfacing
    6. Flagger Certification
    7. Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
    8. Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification
    9. Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
    10. GRIT (Guardrail Certification)
  7. Obtain the Nuclear Gauge Safety Training and the 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training.
  8. Fill out the Inspector's Daily Report (IDR) which memorializes all labor, equipment, and material used on the project each day.
  9. Maintain daily progress photos of the work.
  10. Fill out Force Account records when there is an unresolved change, but the changed work still must be performed.
  11. Maintain a Sketchbook that contains contains a variety of construction documentation.
  12. Participate in the reconciliation of pay quantities on progress payments submitted by the Contractor.
  13. Attend all meetings, as needed and appropriate.
  14. When appropriate, participate in change order negotiations.
  15. When appropriate, participate in CPM schedule meetings.

Qualifications


High school diploma/GED

Valid driver's license

Wallace Montgomery maintains a drug free workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Key Skills
Construction InspectionSoil TestingMaterial TestingTraffic ControlDocumentationSafety TrainingErosion ControlStormwater ManagementCompaction CertificationConcrete CertificationAsphalt CertificationWork Zone Traffic ControlGuardrail CertificationDaily ReportingPhoto DocumentationChange Order NegotiationCPM Scheduling
Categories
ConstructionTradesEngineering
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